The award-winning musical, The Lion King, is marking its 10th anniversary with a first run on the continent that inspired its storyline.

The musical has been playing to packed houses since opening in Johannesburg on June 6. And, it boasts for the first time ever an all South African cast, according to a report on the Mail & Guardian Online site. Reviews have been largely positive and the Variety trade magazine said on its website this week advance sales were so good the season has been extended from mid August to early October. With tickets ranging from R150 to R450, the price will be out of range for many South Africans but Telkom has bought 40 000 tickets to dole out to students and residents in the townships around Johannesburg.
Full report on the Mail & Guardian Online site